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ESG moves: S&P, UBS AM, Iress, Climate Energy Finance

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... important; it is critical." Meanwhile in other global 'heads of' news, Hans-Christoph Hirt, head of impact engagement at UBS Asset Management, announced he will exit in October. His future direction is not publicly known. This follows the head ...

Help on the way for hidden supply chain slavery

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... finance industry and is in the "early days" of consultations with sector actors. The commissioner will undertake direct engagement with the banking, insurance, and investment industry in the coming months. "This is a good opportunity for business and ...

Fossil-fuel engagements require flexibility, not confrontation

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
To move from agenda-setting to results, a dynamic approach is key for company engagement on issues that may take years to solve, according to top sustainability specialists. The finance sector has moved through a stage of agenda-setting in climate ...

Asset manager defends climate group exit

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... risk. Breckinridge Capital Advisors, a certified B Corp, said its ESG approach would not change. The firm has a direct engagement policy, and has participated in collaborative engagements through CA100+, the Ceres Investor Network, and the Net Zero Asset ...

Aussie funds loyal in climate group exodus

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... asset owners and financial advisors recently exited the Climate Action 100+ (CA100+), the world's largest investor engagement on climate change. Last month, the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee penned a letter to over 130 members questioning ...

Green job moves: ACSI, Edge, Investa

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... Investment (PRI) and the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). She will also support tenant and employee engagement initiatives, and help out in green building certifications like the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and the Green Building ...

S&P Global gains top sustainability expert

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... investment decisions along with traditional financial data. As a seasoned sustainability executive, her role included direct engagement with portfolio companies, collaborative engagements with industry peers and advocacy initiatives. After exiting U ...

Super fund moves: Aware Super, AustralianSuper, Mine Super and Cbus

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... contribute to developing and implementing Aware Super's stewardship strategy which covers policy and advocacy, engagement, and voting. With over 17 years' experience working in the investment industry, Asai started her career as an equity research ...

Asset managers fast track portfolio targets

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... economy decarbonisation. 62.5% have now set the predominant target type, 53% have set alignment targets, and 35% have set engagement targets. Listed equities and corporate fixed income lead the pack in target setting. To achieve their targets, around ...

ACCR cuts ties with Rio Tinto

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... deception, according to ACCR. This week, a prominent shareholder advocacy group announced it cut ties after a year-long engagement on climate-related political lobbying. The British-Australian metals and mining multinational operates in 35 countries ...